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R E A L International School Shah Alam Campus Kuala Lumpur

REAL International School Shah Alam Campus operates as part of the established REAL Schools network founded in 1985, offering British curriculum education in a suburban setting away from central Kuala Lumpur. While the school benefits from nearly four decades of…


Curriculum
British
Fees, annual
MYR 12–23k
Ages
5 to 16
Pupils
Est. 40
Founded
1999

Part of the REAL Schools network established in 1985, the Shah Alam campus follows British curriculum pathways and is positioned in a quieter suburban environment compared to Kuala Lumpur's central international schools. The school markets itself as providing a safe and supportive learning environment away from the city's hustle and bustle, which may appeal to families seeking a more residential school setting. Despite operating under the established REAL brand with its decades of educational experience, this particular campus maintains minimal presence in typical expatriate family research channels.

Unlike Kuala Lumpur's tier-one international institutions such as ISKL, Alice Smith School, or Garden International School that generate extensive parent discussions and detailed online reviews, REAL International School Shah Alam operates well below the radar of established schools competing for expatriate enrollment. The limited available information and absence from major international school comparison guides suggests the institution serves a specialized demographic rather than competing broadly in Malaysia's competitive international education market. Some online discussions even question whether the school may have closed operations, though this remains unconfirmed.

Strengths

  • Part of established REAL Schools network with nearly 40 years of educational experience
  • British curriculum pathway available
  • Suburban location away from city congestion
  • Markets itself as providing safe and supportive learning environment

Considerations

  • Extremely limited visibility in expatriate family discussions
  • Minimal presence in international school comparison guides
  • Uncertainty about current operational status based on online discussions
  • Limited information available about facilities, academic outcomes, or leadership
  • May primarily serve local Malaysian families rather than international expatriate community

Fee Age Type Amount
Half Day (Early Years) 3 Annual MYR 11,540
Full Day (Early Years) 3 Annual MYR 16,450
Primary 1 6 Annual MYR 16,100
Primary 2 6 Annual MYR 16,200
Primary 3 6 Annual MYR 16,490
Primary 4 6 Annual MYR 16,890
Primary 5 6 Annual MYR 17,180
Primary 6 6 Annual MYR 17,360
Secondary 1 12 Annual MYR 20,130
Secondary 2 12 Annual MYR 20,560
Secondary 3 12 Annual MYR 21,130
Secondary 4 12 Annual MYR 22,420
Secondary 5 12 Annual MYR 22,580
Application Fee One-time MYR 200
Registration Fee (Early Years) One-time MYR 500
Registration Fee (Primary & Secondary) One-time MYR 1,000
Deposit (Early Years) One-time MYR 1,000
Deposit (Primary & Secondary) One-time MYR 3,150

Head of school

Mdm. Fathima Rezlana

Fathima Rezlana is a seasoned educational leader with 14 years of experience in teaching and administration across international schools in Malaysia.

Accreditations

  • MY_JNJK 01

  • Top in Malaysia – Chemistry Chan Wen Jea
  • Top in the World – Additional Mathematics Chan Wen Jea
  • Top in the World – Mathematics (Without Coursework) Chan Wen Jea
  • Top in the World – Additional Mathematics Liew Ee Than

Lot No. 5, Jalan Merah Saga U9/5, 40250 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

School website